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Spicy Calabacitas with Shrimp

Spicy Calabacitas with Shrimp

Calabacitas translates to little squash in English. It is a Mexican side dish made with zucchini, yellow squash, corn onions and peppers. It is a dish, however that is hearty enough to be served as a main dish and here it is kick up with the addition of chipotles in adobe and lime juice. We often serve it with shrimp as in this description but it is a dish that you can easily substitute other proteins such as scallops or salmon. You could also just add cooked quinoa or farro for a more substantial dish.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaOctober 1, 2020Comment

Spicy Skillet Sweet Potato Hash

Spicy Skillet Sweet Potato Hash

We love sweet potatoes for their flavor as well as their health benefits. They are full of vitamins A, C and manganese and are rich in antioxidants. Then combine them with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red peppers and fresh corn and you have a very healthy one skillet vegetarian meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaSeptember 24, 2020Comment

Grilled Squid with Garlic and Lemon

Grilled Squid with Garlic and Lemon

If you’re a squid lover, this is a great recipe to try. It can so often be hard to find them when eating out that are not batter fried. These little numbers are simply grilled and tossed with a garlic and lemon vinaigrette. Squid are low in calories and a good source of minerals such as copper, selenium and phosphorus as well as vitamins B12, Riboflavin and Omega-3 fatty acids. They are great served alone or tossed in a simple salad.

SaladsFabio AlmeidaSeptember 24, 2020Comment

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

If you’re thinking there is no way this salad could be healthy, normally I’d say true. There is a substitution you can make that puts this back in a healthy realm. Traditionally a creamy cucumber salad is made with sour cream. Here we substituted a good quality non fat plain Icelandic yogurt.

SaladsFabio AlmeidaSeptember 16, 2020Comment

Eggs With Garlicky Green Rice

Eggs With Garlicky Green Rice

If you love a bowl dish then this is one for you. This dish can be customized in as many ways as you can think of. It is a great way to use up what veggies or leftovers you have in your refrigerator.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaSeptember 10, 2020Comment

Spicy, Stir-Fried Asparagus

Spicy, Stir-Fried Asparagus

When the asparagus is fresh at the market we buy it. It is another example of a nutritious green veggie that is quick and easy to make. This is a way to spice up your asparagus from just grilling with a splash of lemon. Give it a try.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Comment

Puréed Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Puréed Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

(136 Cal) Have two servings (272 cal) on fasting days. When you are in the mood for the comfort of a bowl of tomato soup, don’t reach for the can or carton. Make your own with some pantry items and a few veggies and you will be well rewarded.

SoupsFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Mealplan-Meal2, Fast-Meal2Comment

Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

This is a great pasta dish to make in the summer when your cherry tomato plant is giving you an abundant harvest. It is a light healthy dish with the addition of fresh arugula. If you can find whole wheat orecchiette pasta please use for a more healthy option.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Comment

Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Ginger and Lime

Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Ginger and Lime

Seared tuna is a quick and easy dish to make that, in this sauce is quite delicious. Because tuna is a long lived fish it tends to have a higher mercury content so we recommend having this fish only occasionally. However, it is an excellent source of protein with omega 3 fatty acids, thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Comment

Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

We love serving salmon over a salad, especially when the temperatures heat up in the summer. The soft supple salmon with the crisp veggies in a savory Vietnamese style dressing with plenty of fresh lime is very tasty.

Main Dishes, SaladsFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Comment

Crispy Sesame Green Beans with Carrot and Red Cabbage

Crispy Sesame Green Beans with Carrot and Red Cabbage

(87 Cal) This pretty dish is bright and flavorful.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Mealplan-SideComment

Spinach Salad with Blackened Chickpeas

Spinach Salad with Blackened Chickpeas

This salad is beautiful to look at and tastes as good as it looks. It can make a hearty side to any meal, but works well as a vegan meal. Packed with protein from the chickpeas and tofu as well as very nutritious spinach and red peppers. You could also add a few grilled shrimp to the top for a more hearty main dish.

Main Dishes, SaladsFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020Comment

Halibut in Miso Broth

Halibut in Miso Broth

(265 Cal) This dish is another one that come together quickly and is very nourishing, but also comforting and satisfying.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

(354 Cal) This dish is very quick and simple to make but it is flavorful and elegant.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020eZine63, Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili

Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili

(326 Cal) In this recipe we add cubed butternut squash, along with pinto beans, to ground turkey for a warming bowel of chili.

Main Dishes, SoupsFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020Stayhome, eZine63, Mealplan-Meal2, Fast-Meal2Comment

Wild Rice, Mint and Pomegranate Salad

Wild Rice, Mint and Pomegranate Salad

(477 Cal) This is a very delicious salad that makes an excellent side or a vegetarian main dish. This colorful salad is loaded with nutritious ingredients that are bursting with flavor and presents beautifully on the table. We hope you enjoy it.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & Sides, SaladsFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar

(172 Cal) This is a hearty meal packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. If you want something green to go with this, serve a green salad or dice some ripe avocado to serve on top.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaApril 6, 2020Mealplan-Meal2Comment

Shakshuka With Feta

Shakshuka With Feta

Shakshuka is an egg dish that originated in North Africa but there are versions of this in many cultures (Eggs in Purgatory from Southern Italy for example). This is a fantastic eggs for dinner recipe, but if you like a hearty, savory breakfast (and we think you should) you will love this dish. The whole thing is made in one skillet by first making the sauce then nestling the eggs in the sauce to poach.

Main Dishes, BreakfastFabio AlmeidaApril 1, 2020Stayhome, eZine63Comment

Swiss Chard with Currants and Pine Nuts

Swiss Chard with Currants and Pine Nuts

We happen to have lots of chard growing in our garden this spring and this is a great way to enjoy it. Chard has a nice delicate flavor and it stands up well to cooking. It is also full of vitamins A and K. Serve this dish alone for a light salad or over rice, bulgur or couscous (as shown) for a great vegetarian meal.

Vegetables & Sides, Main DishesFabio AlmeidaApril 1, 2020eZine62Comment

Roasted Purple Potatoes and Onion with Lemon, Dijon and Rosemary Dressing

Roasted Purple Potatoes and Onion with Lemon, Dijon and Rosemary Dressing

(298 Cal) Purple potatoes have a great flavor and texture and these little potatoes are getting easier to fine at most supper markets.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaApril 1, 2020Mealplan-SideComment

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